Greninja is known for its agility, speed, and flexibility. With its ninja-like movements, it could easily dodge incoming balls and counter with precision. Its Water Shuriken move resembles a swift, multi-hit attack, perfect for targeting multiple opponents or faking out dodges. Its Protean ability could make it adaptable and hard to predict!
Hitmonlee's flexibility and Limber ability make it immune to being paralyzed (or in this case, immobilized), which means it can dodge, jump, and perform acrobatic moves without slowing down. Its powerful kicks could allow it to throw dodgeballs with serious force and speed, putting opponents on the defensive. Plus, with its focus on precision, Hitmonlee can aim for specific targets effectively.
Mimikyu’s Disguise ability gives it a big advantage, allowing it to take an extra hit before its disguise breaks. This would let it absorb a dodgeball throw without getting “out” immediately. Its eerie, unpredictable movements might distract opponents or lure them into focusing on it instead of other team members. It’s also deceptively fast, so Mimikyu could capitalize on surprise attacks.
Lucario has both speed and power. With Inner Focus, it’s resistant to flinching, which means Lucario can maintain focus and dodge even in high-pressure moments. Its aura-sensing abilities would make it great at predicting opponent movements, giving Lucario an edge in dodging and targeting. Lucario's steel typing also implies durability, so it’s a solid player on both offense and defense.
Ditto’s Imposter ability lets it transform into any Pokémon it faces, meaning it could adapt to the best strategy needed at any moment. If an opposing team has strong attackers, Ditto can mimic them to level the playing field. Ditto’s ability to transform would also let it counter different tactics used by opponents, making it a versatile wildcard on the team.